In this interview, Jacy chats with award winning music biographer, Jake Brown who has written 60 published books since 2001, published in 11 countries around the world, including best-sellers and collaborations co-written with music rock’s biggest legends, including 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Heart (with Ann and Nancy Wilson), living guitar legend Joe Satriani, country music legend Merle Haggard/Freddy Powers, late Hip Hop legend Tupac Shakur (via the estate), and late metal pioneers Motorhead (w Lemmy Kilmister), Smashing Pumpkins frontman/founder Billy Corgan, the critically-acclaimed Nashville Songwriter and In The Studio (Dr. Dre, Rick Rubin, Tori Amos, Iron Maiden, etc) series.

Jake's latest book, Songs Of Nashville: The Real Stories Behind Country Music’s Greatest Hits, is available now!

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Jacy sits down with music icon, Grammy award-winner and one of People Magazine's most beautiful, Crystal Gayle at her recording studio on music row, for an intimate conversation. Jacy & Crystal's relationship began when Jacy was only 15 years old. In this interview, the two discuss their serendipitous meeting, Crystal's 25 number one hit songs, working with Miss Piggy, Sesame Street, her favorite foods and more. Crystal discusses her life in the spotlight and how becoming FAMOUS has affected her family, her music and the attention on her iconic hair. She shares stories about her early beginnings and sister, Loretta Lynn's influence, how she balances work and a personal life with her husband, Bill Gatzimos and how she would like to be remembered.

Visit crystalgayle.com for tour dates, news & more.

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In this solo episode, Jacy is answering all of your questions about her business, interviewing celebrities & more. Who was the most down-to-earth celeb interview? What was Jacy's most chaotic moment behind the scenes, the celebrity she unexpectedly vibed with and a bit about how to boost your online presence.

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In this episode Jacy interviews award-winning comedian and mental health advocate Mickey Bell. After a moral fall while serving as a pastor, Mickey found himself fired and homeless within 10 minutes. As a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, Mickey uses his platform to help others find laughter through their pain. From being adopted at birth to battling a severe bout with depression, Mickey talks about how he has been able to bounce back into a life filled with the goal of inspiring others.

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Join Jacy for a solo episode where she answers the question everyone wants to know... how did she land THAT interview? From Ringo Starr to Darius Rucker, Jacy has interviewed some of the most FAMOUS names in entertainment. Hear the stories behind how she booked some of her dream guests including Ringo and Darius, Naomi Judd, Terri Clark, General Hospital's Maurice Benard (aka Sonny Corinthos) and Nancy Lee Grahn (GH's Alexis Davis) plus her almost missed opportunity to interview one of The Beatles!

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In this episode Jacy chats with Butch Patrick who famously played the character of Eddie Munster of the hit TV series, The Munsters talk candidly about his life in the public eye. He shares some behind the scenes Munsters stories and facts, how he reconnected with his co-stars including Yvonne DeCarlo, Fred Gwynn & Al Lewis years later, what it was like working with actors like Charles Nelson Riley, Ron Howard and Brenda Lee. Butch is the definitely of Hollywood royalty and this episode does not disappoint!

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In this episode, Jacy talks with 3 time Emmy winner and NY Times best selling author, Maurice Benard. Maurice is most famous for his role as Sonny Corinthos on ABC's General Hospital. In this interview Maurice candidly shares details about his battle with anxiety, depression and how he built his own life experience of being bi-polar into his soap opera's character storyline. Jacy & Maurice talk about what true happiness means and his journey to find inner peace. Learn why Maurice's podcast State of Mind with Maurice Benard is his true passion and the life changing letter that led him to put his own story into the spotlight, helping millions of other people.

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In this episode Jacy chats with her friend, highly esteemed recording artist, producer and vocal coach, Elaine Overholt. As a vocalist Elaine talks about singing background vocals for Ray Charles, performing with her own band and how her formal education helped to open doors for her career. She got her start coaching some of the most famous names in music by working with multi-platinum selling children's entertainers, Sharon, Lois & Bram which led to her coaching superstars like Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ellen DeGeneres, John Travolta, Shawn Mendes, Queen Latifa, Michelle Pfifer & dozens more. Elaine talks about helping Renee Zellweger become comfortable watching herself perform and helping Richard Gere record multiple songs while working on the film Chicago. Her work on series like Star Trek and movies like Hairspray have made her one of the most sought out vocal experts in North America.

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